Over $1.4 billion was recently taken from the popular Bybit crypto exchange, causing concern among investors. In another development, Apple has removed a cloud encryption feature from its services in the UK following a backdoor order. The latest iOS18.4 Beta update includes features such as priority notifications and support for robot vacuums in Apple Home, but disappointingly does not include any improvements to Siri’s intelligence.
Amazon’s revamped Alexa is scheduled to launch more than a month after its initial announcement event, and OpenAI is now serving a whopping 400 million users every week. The New York Times has adopted AI tools in its newsroom to enhance reporting capabilities.
In other tech news, the Amazon Appstore for Android is set to shut down in August, while Spotify is making it easier for users to release audiobooks narrated by AI. A California privacy regulator is seeking to fine a Florida data broker after a massive breach of Social Security numbers, and former President Donald Trump is facing scrutiny for turning CISA into an embodiment of his election conspiracy theories.
On a lighter note, Asus continues its fragrant device trend with an aromatic mouse, and details about Apple’s new $599 iPhone 16E have emerged. Additionally, a smart ring that tracks health and fitness data with a long battery life is gaining attention.
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